Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Cognitioworld; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Graco is seeking a student in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering to support machining and assembly operations with hands-on troubleshooting and technical help. You will help evaluate upgrades, justify capital equipment, and review layouts for continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes collaboration, independence and hands-on problem solving, with CAD and 3D printing experience considered a plus. Compensation includes a base pay with benefits and tuition reimbursement where offered.

Qualifications

• Enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• GPA at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Provide general production support for machining and assembly areas via troubleshooting and technical assistance.
• Assist in evaluating needs for machine and assembly area upgrades.
• Participate in capital equipment justification as needed.
• Review and analyze standards and layouts to suggest improvements.
• Assist in tooling and fixtures selection and implementation.
• Participate in cost of quality improvements, root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Respond to changing priorities in a timely manner.
• Report man-hour estimates.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on work

Teamwork

Independence

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

GPA 3.0/4.0

Tools

AutoCAD

3D printing

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide general production support for machining and assembly areas through hands‑on troubleshooting and technical assistance
• Assist in evaluating the need for machine and assembly area upgrades
• Participate in capital equipment justification as needed
• Review and analyze standards and operational layouts to suggest improvements
• Assist in the selection and implementation of tooling and fixtures for machining and assembly jobs
• Participate in cost of quality improvements, root cause analysis, and corrective action
• React to changing priorities in a timely manner
• Report man-hour estimates

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or comparable Engineering program
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
• Mechanical aptitude and desire for hands‑on work

Accelerators include:

• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD
• Experience with 3D printers

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour, determined by location, skills, education, and experience
• Medical and dental benefits
• Stock purchase plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Career Progression

Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path, with opportunities to advance within current departments or explore new roles in different divisions. Managers provide support and guidance for ongoing career growth.